Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Joao Fonseca Prediction

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina holds a higher rank at 18 compared to Joao Fonseca, who is ranked 46. Fokina's form index of 66.06 suggests that he is performing well at this stage of the tournament, while Fonseca's index of 55.63 indicates slightly less consistency. Fokina's Elo rating of 1477.85 significantly exceeds Fonseca's 1070.75, reflecting a greater overall performance level. In terms of fatigue, Fokina has accumulated 426 minutes on court, while Fonseca has 210, which may impact their stamina as the match progresses. Fokina also has a surface strength index of 12.05, compared to Fonseca's 8.50, indicating a better adaptation to hard surfaces. Notably, Fokina's mean serve index of 96.24 provides him with a robust serving performance, while Fonseca's at 94.57 does not show a substantial difference, with less than 5 points separating them. However, Fokina's mean return index of 86.93 offers him a notable advantage over Fonseca's 86.45. In their recent performances, Fokina has won all three of his last matches in Basel, showcasing strong play against opponents like Ugo Humbert and Casper Ruud. His victories indicate a solid trajectory leading into the final. On the other hand, Fonseca also boasts three wins in his last matches, including a notable victory over Denis Shapovalov, but he did suffer a defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp prior to this tournament.